HVAC maintenance

Goodman 4 Ton 13.5 SEER2 + 120,000 BTU Furnace (R 32): Overview This matched system pairs a 4 ton, 13.5 SEER2 condenser with a 120,000 BTU two-stage, variable-speed ECM gas furnace using R-32. In our field experience, it fits larger homes or colder regions that need strong heating capacity with steady, quiet airflow. Expect cooling costs about 20 to 35 percent lower than an older 10 SEER setup, pl ...

Humidifiers vs Dehumidifiers: Managing Indoor Comfort with HVAC Getting indoor humidity right boosts comfort, protects indoor air quality, and helps HVAC run efficiently. Think of moisture as the second dial next to temperature, both should be in balance for the space to feel right. Humidifiers add moisture when air is too dry, dehumidifiers remove excess moisture when levels creep up. This sectio ...

What Furnace Short Cycling Is, and Why It Matters Furnace short cycling is when the unit turns on, runs only a short time, shuts off, then repeats before the thermostat setpoint is reached. Instead of a steady, even burn, you get a series of bursts. That creates hot and cold swings from room to room, drafty moments at the registers, and a system that never quite settles into a comfortable rhythm. ...

Eco Friendly and Efficient: Why Heat Pump Mini Splits Matter Heat pump mini splits move heat instead of creating it. We often explain them as a refrigerator that can run in either direction, shifting heat where you want it. In winter they pull heat from outside air into your home, and in summer they move indoor heat out. Because they transfer energy rather than burn fuel, they are all electric and ...

Do AC Units Work Harder or Longer to Cool Your Home? For most homes, an AC's response to higher heat or humidity is best understood as runtime, not minute-by-minute effort. Think marathon, not sprint: hotter afternoons extend runtime to pull indoor temperature and moisture back to setpoint. What you notice depends mainly on sizing, outdoor climate and humidity, the home's insulation and air sealin ...

Do Mini Splits Heat and Cool? The Quick Answer Yes. Ductless mini-splits are heat pumps that both heat and cool by reversing refrigerant flow. In cooling mode they pull heat from indoors and release it outside. In heating mode they flip the process and bring heat in. Think of it like a two-way conveyor for heat, not a space heater making new heat. That difference matters. Instead of burning fuel o ...

Do Central Air Conditioners Use Water? The short answer No. Central air conditioners in typical homes do not use water to cool. They circulate a closed-loop refrigerant that absorbs heat from indoor air at the evaporator coil and rejects that heat outdoors at the condenser. If you notice water around the system, it is not part of the cooling method, it is a byproduct. Here is what that water is: a ...

When Should You Replace Your HVAC System? A Quick Overview Timing a replacement affects year-round comfort, energy bills, indoor air quality, and equipment life. From hands-on field experience, we see most systems run 10 to 20 years, and performance typically declines with age. Modern systems, built to higher SEER2 standards and covered by new warranties, deliver steadier temperatures and more rel ...

Common AC Problems: What to Watch For and Where to Start Air conditioners usually hint at trouble before they quit. In our experience, early symptoms are your best clues and simple, safe checks often restore normal operation. Watch for weak or warm airflow, rooms that never cool, strange noises or musty smells, ice on coils or lines, water pooling, or sudden energy bill spikes. Ignoring these tend ...